Nintendo shows updated design for Diddy Kong [update: another piece of art]
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May 15: Donkey Kong is getting a brand new design for Donkey Kong Bananza on Nintendo Switch 2, and it now appears that Nintendo is updating the look for Diddy Kong as well. However, the adjustments are much more subtle.
A news post was sent out to Nintendo Switch owners this week which shows how Diddy Kong has changed. There are a few main differences. First, Diddy Kong now has teeth. There’s also the fact that the Nintendo logo has been removed from the character’s hat. Finally, his feet have been adjusted for whatever reason.
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New Super Mario, Mario Kart, Animal Crossing LEGO sets leaked [update: release date]
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April 30: Thanks to the continued partnership between LEGO and Nintendo, a new wave of sets have been revealed based on the Super Mario, Mario Kart, and Animal Crossing franchises. Everything shown today is coming this August.
Technically, no announcements have been made yet. However, as we’ve seen with past leaks, retailers have come through with the news a bit earlier than expected.
The full list of upcoming products is as follows:
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Old Skies finally gets release date, new trailer after six years in development [update: new date]
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March 11: Today, Wadjet Eye Games finally confirmed its release date for Old Skies. The title heads to Nintendo Switch on April 23, 2025.
We’ve been waiting on this one quite a bit as the original announcement for Nintendo’s console took place in 2022. Designer Dave Gilbert has been working on this one for almost six years.
Here’s a recap on what to expect:
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Thank Goodness You’re Here, The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow getting Nintendo Switch physical releases
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Lost In Cult today announced that it’s entering the video game publishing business, and to kick things off, it will produce physical versions of Thank Goodness You’re Here and The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow on Nintendo Switch.
Both will be available as mass retail editions for broad accessibility, and premium editions. The latter is coming as limited-run, high-end collectors’ releases with gallery-quality presentation.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 reveals Daima Pack, Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta [update: release date]
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March 5: There’s more to come for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and this week, it was revealed that Dragon Ball Daima is joining the game with Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta joining the roster.
Super Saiyan 3 Vegeta will appear just as he did in the anime. There’s another character to come, though the identity has not yet been revealed. We also know that costumes / accessories, equippable skills, Super Soul, and more are a part of the DLC.
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The Wandering Village reveals Nintendo Switch physical release
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Stray Fawn Studio is working with Serenity Forge on a physical release of The Wandering Village on Nintendo Switch, it’s been announced.
A standard version is planned alongside a collector’s edition. In the latter, you’ll be getting a sticker sheet, soundtrack download card, 5-inch pot, wooden pin set, art book, rubber keychain, and postcards. The former only includes the soundtrack download card and sticker sheet.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment announced for Nintendo Switch 2 [update: Creator’s Voice]
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April 2: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has just been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It’ll be available this winter.
Building off of other games in the series, this one features the untold story from Hyrule’s distant past of the Imprisoning War that led to the events of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. According to Nintendo, it’s a “canonical tale”.
First details can be found in the following overview:
Nintendo files new Hotel Dusk trademark in Japan, giving hope for a return of the DS game
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A new trademark for Hotel Dusk: Room 215 has been filed in Japan, and some are hoping that it could mark a return of the Nintendo DS game.
We typically don’t report on Japanese trademarks as they tend to be overblown. More often than not, they are filings done to protect IPs and are not indicative of an imminent release. However, we’re in a bit of a different situation here. Whereas most Japanese trademarks for Nintendo games are for renewals, this is an entirely new filing. Additionally, Hotel Dusk now has a trademark in the country for the first time (there was previously one for its Japanese name Wish Room).
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Nintendo Switch 2 chip manufactured by Samsung, pushing for OLED display with future upgrade
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According to a report from Bloomberg, Samsung Electronics is manufacturing the main semiconductor chips for Nintendo Switch 2.
The outlet says that the NVIDIA-designed chip will allow for a production pace in which Nintendo could ship over 20 million units by March 2026. Samsung also has the capabilities to increase chip production, but Switch 2 shipments are dependent on assemblers.
Kokoro Clover Sun: Prehistoric Invaders slated for Nintendo Switch
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Hikoteru is planning Kokoro Clover Sun: Prehistoric Invaders for Nintendo Switch, the developer has announced. It will be appearing in 2025.
Prehistoric Invaders is the second entry in the Kokoro Clover series. This one is expected as a visual novel that also features boss battles.
Here’s some information about the new title:
